Safe motherhood intervention under NHM providing cash assistance to pregnant women for delivering in government health facilities. Promotes institutional delivery to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality.
Benefits and conditions
Cash Assistance for Institutional Delivery
Cash incentive for delivering in government/private accredited health facility
₹700 (rural LP) / ₹600 (urban LP) / ₹1,400 (rural HP) / ₹1,000 (urban HP) (One Time)
Eligibility requirements
- Minimum Age: 19
- Gender: Female
- Citizenship: Indian
- Residency: India
- Urban Rural: Any
- Social Category: SC
- Social Category: ST
- Social Category: OBC
- Social Category: General
- Social Category: EWS
- Target groups include pregnant women: Yes
- Government Employee Allowed: No
- Income Tax Payer Allowed: No
- Property Restrictions: Must be pregnant woman
- Property Restrictions: Delivery must be in government/accredited private facility
- Bank Account Required: Yes
- Aadhaar Required: Yes
- Mobile Required: Yes
Exclusions
- Government employees (for cash incentive)
- Women below 19 years of age
- Delivery at home (not eligible for incentive)
- Women who have already received JSY benefit for previous delivery
Required documents
- Aadhaar Card
- BPL Card (if applicable for higher amount)
- Bank Passbook
- Antenatal Card
- Delivery Certificate from Hospital
How to apply
- Modes: Offline
- Steps — Mode: Offline
- Steps — Steps: Register at nearest ANC/Health Centre during pregnancy
- Steps — Steps: Open JSY account with Aadhaar and bank details
- Steps — Steps: Deliver at government/accredited facility
- Steps — Steps: Submit discharge summary and bank details
- Steps — Steps: Cash transferred to account within 7-15 days
Official application portal or instructions
Sources and claim verification
Frequently asked questions
